Speech-Language Pathologist / Doctoral Candidate
New York University cfh237@nyu.edu
2015 (expected)
1994
Ph.D.
, New York University
Communicative Sciences and Disorders
M.S.
, Hunter College, CUNY
Communication Sciences and Disorders
1989 B.A.
, Binghamton University, SUNY
Linguistics
Falconer, C. & Buchwald. A. (2013). Do activated letters influence lexical selection in written word production? Aphasiology 27(7), 849-867.
Falconer, C. & Antonucci, S. (2012). Use of semantic feature analysis in group aphasia treatment: Extension and expansion. Aphasiology 26 (1), 64-82.
Van Lancker Sidtis, D., Kougentakis, K. M., Cameron, K., Falconer, C. and Sidtis, J.J. (2012).
“Down with ____”: The schema as intermediary between formulaic and novel expressions. The Yearbook of Phraseology .
Buchwald, A. & Falconer, C.
(in press). Cascading activation from lexical processing to letterlevel processing in written word production. Cognitive Neuropsychology.
Falconer, C ., Buchwald, A., Zipse Chang, J., Cortes, M., Rykman, A., Krebs, H. Volpe, B.,
Fregni, F., Pascual-Leone, A. & Edwards, D. (2013). Speech-Language
Neurorehabilitation: Preliminary results of tDCS and robotic arm training in single left ischemic stroke . Brain Stimulation.
Antonucci, S., & Falconer, C . (2012). Beyond information type: What else matters in semantic feature processing in stroke-aphasia? Abstract in Procedia Social and Behavioral
Sciences, Elsevier Publishing .
Falconer, C., Miner, T., Velez, D., & Buchwald, A. (2011). Interaction between word-level and letter-level processing in written language: Evidence from acquired dysgraphia. Abstract in Procedia Social and Behavioral Sciences, Elsevier Publishing .
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Falconer, C. (2014).
Early LPAA immersion for SLP graduate students: Wikipedia improvement project. Abstract submitted to Aphasia Access 2015 Leadership Summit.
Falconer, C ., Buchwald, A., Zipse Chang, J., Cortes, M., Rykman, A., Krebs, H. Volpe, B.,
Fregni, F., Pascual-Leone, A. & Edwards, D. (2013). Speech-Language
Neurorehabilitation: Preliminary results of tDCS and robotic arm training in single left ischemic stroke . Poster presented to the 2013 NYC Neuromodulation Conference Nov.
22-23.
Falconer, C . & Buchwald, A. (2013). Letter activation influences lexical selection: Further evidence from acquired dysgraphia . Submitted to Clinical Aphasiology Conference:
2013: 43 rd : Tucson, AZ : May 25-28.
Antonucci, S., & Falconer, C . (2012). Beyond information type: What else matters in semantic feature processing in stroke-aphasia? Poster presentation to the Academy of Aphasia
Annual Meeting.
Falconer, C.
& Buchwald A. (2012). Letter activation influences lexical selection: Evidence from acquired dysgraphia. Poster presented at the International Workshop on Language
Production, July
Falconer, C.
& Buchwald A. (2012). Does orthographic overlap influence lexical selection?
Poster presented at Clinical Aphasiology Conference 2012 , Lake Tahoe, CA.
Antonucci, S., Falconer, C ., Neuman,Y. (2011) Evolution of Group Treatment for Aphasia:
Then, Now, Looking Ahead. Poster presented at ASHA Convention, San Diego, CA
Falconer, C., Miner, T., Velez, D., & Buchwald, A. (2011). Interaction between word-level and letter-level processing in written language: Evidence from acquired dysgraphia. Platform presentation at the Academy of Aphasia Annual Meeting, Montreal, Canada.
Falconer, C. (2011) Use of semantic feature analysis in group aphasia treatment: Extension and expansion. Poster presented at Clinical Aphasiology Conference , Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Falconer, C. (2010) Narrative analysis of aphasia transcripts using SALT. Poster presented at
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Convention , Philadelphia, PA.
Antonucci, S., Falconer, C ., Neuman,Y. (2010) The evolution of group treatment for aphasia:
Where were we, where are we, where are we going? Poster presented at the 14 th
International Aphasia Rehabilitation Conference , Montreal, Canada, June.
Falconer, C ., Bridges, K., Rogers, T., Yang, S., Wolf, R.. (2009). The road not taken:
Considering your Ph.D.? Panel presentation at the American Speech-Language-Hearing
Association Convention 2009 , New Orleans, LA.
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Laboratory of Biomedical Science – Bruce Volpe, The Feinstein Institute for Medical
Research
Graduate Student Research Associate, Spring 2014-present
Non-Invasive Brain Stimulation Lab – Dylan Edwards, Burke Medical Research Institute
Graduate Student Research Associate, Spring 2013-present
Psycholinguistics and Aphasia Lab – Adam Buchwald, NYU
Graduate Student, Spring 2011-present
Aphasia Lab – Sharon Antonucci, NYU
Assistant Research Scientist, Fall 2011
Graduate Student, Fall 2008-Spring 2010
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ASHFoundation 2013 New Century Scholars Doctoral Scholarship
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NIDCD RSCA Student Fellowship Award to attend the Research Symposium in Clinical
Aphasiology , May 2012
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ASHA ACE – Award for Continuing Education – 2011, 2008
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NYU Steinhardt Doctoral Student Travel Fund award – Fall 2010
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NYU Steinhardt Graduate Assistantship Fall 2008 - Spring 2010
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NYU Graduate Student Organization Competitive Reimbursement Recipient Fall 2009
Sacred Heart University Adjunct Faculty (Fairfield, CT)
Instructor:
Neurogenic Disorders I – Fall 2014
Mercy College Adjunct Faculty (Dobbs Ferry, NY)
Instructor:
Neuroanatomy for Communication Disorders - Fall 2013
Anatomy and Physiology – Spring 2014
Guest lecture:
Aphasia: AClinical Update Featuring Constraint Induced Aphasia Therapy and Non-
Invasive Brain Stimulation for aphasia – Spring 2013
New York University Adjunct Faculty (New York, NY)
Instructor:
Introduction to Neurogenic Communication Disorders – Fall 2013, 2008
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Principles of Intervention in Speech-Language Disorders - Spring 2010
Neuroanatomy and Physiology of Communication - Summer 2010
Teaching Assistant:
Language and Communication in Children with Autism - Spring 2010
Neuroanatomy and Physiology of Communication – 8 lab sections -Fall 2009
Guest lectures:
Principles of Intervention in Speech-Language Disorders
Developing Session Goals – Spring 2012
Performance Demands and Complexity in Goal Development – Spring 2011
Neuroanatomy and Physiology of Communication
Gross Anatomy of the Central Nervous System – Fall 2011
Neuroscience of Language and Cognition – Fall 2008
Therapeutic Procedures in Speech Pathology: Aphasia
Group Treatment in Aphasia – Spring 2012
Constraint-Induced Aphasia Therapy – Spring 2010
Research in Natural Language: Methods & Procedures
Discourse Analysis in Aphasia – Fall 2011
Introduction to Neurogenic Communication Disorders
Course Introduction and Neuroanatomy and Physiology Review – Fall 2011
Speech-Language Department, Burke Rehabilitation Hospital (White Plains, NY)
Guest lecture:
Constraint-induced aphasia therapy - an introduction. -June 2008
Hunter College Center for Communication Disorders
Clinical Supervisor (August 1999- May 2000)
Provided supervision for graduate students in their first clinical practicum
(Full list of clinical experience available upon request)
Language Fundamentals and West Ledge Skilled Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
Per Diem Speech-Language Pathologist, 4/09 - present
Supervisor of Clinical Fellow, 6/08-4/09
Burke Rehabilitation Hospital
Per Diem Speech Language Pathologist,7/06-12/08
Inpatient - Stroke Unit, Traumatic Brain Injury Unit and General Outpatient
Beth Abraham Adult Day Health Center, 10/01-9/08
Interdisciplinary Rehabilitation Program
Innovative Evidence-based Treatment Approaches
Supervision of Student Clinician Externships
Early Intervention/School Age Homecare
Contract Speech Language Pathologist, 3/97-9/01
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Westchester Medical Center/Taylor Care Center, 11/97-7/99 and 5/00-8/00
Contract Speech-Language Pathologist
Specialized Tracheostomy/Ventilator Unit
Supervisor of Clinical Fellows
Mount Sinai Hospital
Speech Language Pathologist, 9/95-9/96
Clinical Fellow, 1/95-9/95
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American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA) Certificate of Clinical
Competence in Speech-Language Pathology
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New York State License in Speech-Language Pathology
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National Aphasia Association State Representative, September 2008 – 2014
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Event Coordinator - Mahopac Special Education Parent Teacher Organization – 2011-12
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Special Education Planning Committee, Mahopac Central School District – 2010-11
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Special Education Parent Advisory Council, Mahopac Central School District – 2010-11
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Member ASHA Special Interest Group 2
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Member Academy of Neurological Communication Disorders and Sciences
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Assisted in preparation for ASHA CAA re-accreditation at NYU
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Participated in NYU Master’s Program admissions process
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Advised NYU Graduate students on registration and course progression
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Audited NYU transcripts for ASHA-required courses and NYU pre-requisite courses
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